❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses car break-ins, police prevention efforts, and protective measures. The response indicates break-ins aren't increasing and outlines police actions and recommendations.
AnsweredQoN 663Legislative Council
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In the past six months my car has been broken into twice at my electorate office by having its lock punched out. (1) Is this type of break-in on the increase? (2) What action are the police taking to try to prevent this type of crime? (3) On each occasion I have minimised property theft by responding rapidly to the car alarm. Does this method of car protection have the support of the police? (4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(1) Is this type of break-in on the increase? (2) What action are the police taking to try to prevent this type of crime? (3) On each occasion I have minimised property theft by responding rapidly to the car alarm. Does this method of car protection have the support of the police? (4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(2) What action are the police taking to try to prevent this type of crime? (3) On each occasion I have minimised property theft by responding rapidly to the car alarm. Does this method of car protection have the support of the police? (4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(3) On each occasion I have minimised property theft by responding rapidly to the car alarm. Does this method of car protection have the support of the police? (4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(1) Is this type of break-in on the increase? (2) What action are the police taking to try to prevent this type of crime? (3) On each occasion I have minimised property theft by responding rapidly to the car alarm. Does this method of car protection have the support of the police? (4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(2) What action are the police taking to try to prevent this type of crime? (3) On each occasion I have minimised property theft by responding rapidly to the car alarm. Does this method of car protection have the support of the police? (4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(3) On each occasion I have minimised property theft by responding rapidly to the car alarm. Does this method of car protection have the support of the police? (4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(4) What other measures do police recommend to car owners to protect against property theft in this manner? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services has provided the following response. The Police Service has advised - (1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(1) No. (2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(2) Police patrols of identified crime hot spots are conducted on a regular basis. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are conducted in local print media. (3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(3) Motor vehicle alarms are a recommended deterrent. (4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
(4) Never leave valuables of any description in unattended motor vehicles. Always park in secure areas and, if possible, always maintain visual contact with the vehicle.
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